Big 8 Conference Title

Kyle Killion finished second overall to lead the McDonald County junior high school boys’ cross country team to the Big 8 Conference Junior High Cross County Championship.

Killion finished in a time of 10:31, followed by teammates Levi Smith, 18th, 11:10; Isaac Behm, 19th, 11:17; Hunter Leach, 21st, 11:25; Lane Pratt, 23rd, 11:36; Caleb Garvin, 37th, 12:17; and Gunner Cooper, 43rd, 12:40.

Also competing for the boys’ team but not placing were Cross Spencer, 12:42; Carson Brock, 13:34; Mark Wilson, 14:50; Dylan Fertig, 14:50; Lucas Friend, 14:46; and Josh Boles, 15:38.

Kaden Padgett of Monett won the race in a time of 10:22.

McDonald County earned the conference title with 83 points, followed by East Newton with 91, Nevada 106, Lamar 108, Cassville 119, Marshfield 122, Springfield Catholic 127, Reeds Spring 163 and Logan-Rogersville 167.

Girls

Melissa McCrory finished in third place in a time of 11:56 to lead the McDonald County girls’ team.

Anna Belle Price was next for the Lady Mustangs, in 17th in 13:20, followed by Makenzie Haneline, 19th, 13:29; Haley Walczak, 32nd, 15:55; Jaslyn Billups-Wright, 33, 15:59, Kaidence Willis, 36th, 16:54; and Britany Akins, 42nd, 18:30.

Annie Moore of Cassville won the girls’ race in a time of 11:39.

Cassville won the girls’ team championship with 36 points, followed by LoganRogersville 60, Nevada 87, East Newton 97, McDonald County 104, Springfield Catholic 140 and Monett 164.